The present invention relates to a director mount arrangement for automatic alignment of a subsystem relative to a platform, wherein said director mount arrangement is arranged to pivotably support the subsystem. The director mount arrangement comprises a pivot frame arrangement and a control system. The control system comprises a control unit arranged to generate control signals so as to control the orientation of and stabilize the subsystem. The control signals are generated based on angular rate of subsystem and orientation operating commands provided from an operator. The control unit further generates estimated control signals based on platform orientation information and determine a difference between the control signals and the estimated control signals, wherein the difference is indicative of mechanical misalignments between the subsystem and the platform. The control unit further generates alignment corrections based on the determined difference so as to automatically align the subsystem relative to the platform.

Various techniques are described herein for controlling autonomous and semi-autonomous motorized weapons systems. In various embodiments, semi-autonomous motorized weapons systems may perform automated target identification, selection and prioritization techniques. Dynamic target tracking may be performed, for both primary and secondary targets, in cases of stationary and moving targets and weapon systems. A motorized weapon system then may be actuated automatically toward a firing solution target point, during which the operator-controlled firing mechanism may be enabled or disabled based on the projected point of impact of the weapon in comparison to a determined boundary area associated with the target.

The invention relates to a device for the designation of objectives, comprising a direct aiming member (D), associated with a gyroscopic unit (G) with three axes not parallel to each other and coupled firstly to means for analyzing the signals issuing from the sighting member, said means being able to determine the direction between the sighting member and said objectives and to transmit it to the distant control station provided with action means, and secondly to means (2) for recalibrating the gyroscopic unit,
characterized in that it further comprises image-acquisition means (A) providing photography of the objectives, said acquisition means being associated with the direct-sighting member (D) and coupled to software means for processing the images and to means (E) for displaying said images.

The invention relates to a device for the designation of objectives, comprising a direct aiming member (D), associated with a gyroscopic unit (G) with three axes not parallel to each other and coupled firstly to means for analyzing the signals issuing from the sighting member, said means being able to determine the direction between the sighting member and said objectives and to transmit it to the distant control station provided with action means, and secondly to means (2) for recalibrating the gyroscopic unit,
characterized in that it further comprises image-acquisition means (A) providing photography of the objectives, said acquisition means being associated with the direct-sighting member (D) and coupled to software means for processing the images and to means (E) for displaying said images.

A method of controlling a motor-driven aiming device, the method including the steps of servo-controlling the motor as a function of a difference between a nominal speed setpoint and a measurement of the angular speed sensor, and in the event of saturation, determining a correction value for correcting the nominal speed setpoint as a function of a difference between a reference inertial position prior to the saturation and a current inertial position, and applying the correction value to the nominal speed setpoint. An aiming device for implementing the method.

A method of controlling a motor-driven aiming device, the method including the steps of servo-controlling the motor as a function of a difference between a nominal speed setpoint and a measurement of the angular speed sensor, and in the event of saturation, determining a correction value for correcting the nominal speed setpoint as a function of a difference between a reference inertial position prior to the saturation and a current inertial position, and applying the correction value to the nominal speed setpoint. An aiming device for implementing the method.

An effector launching system and method may be used on a moving ship deck. The launching system includes a plurality of effectors and a robot that is arranged on the moving platform. The robot includes a moveable robot arm having an end portion that is engageable with the effectors for firing the effectors during engagement. The system includes a sensor for detecting movement of the moving platform and a motion stabilization controller that is in communication with a processor and the robot arm for controlling movement of the robot arm. The motion stabilization controller adjusts the robot arm in response to the detected movement of the moving platform to maintain the end portion in a static position when the effector is fired.

An effector launching system and method may be used on a moving ship deck. The launching system includes a plurality of effectors and a robot that is arranged on the moving platform. The robot includes a moveable robot arm having an end portion that is engageable with the effectors for firing the effectors during engagement. The system includes a sensor for detecting movement of the moving platform and a motion stabilization controller that is in communication with a processor and the robot arm for controlling movement of the robot arm. The motion stabilization controller adjusts the robot arm in response to the detected movement of the moving platform to maintain the end portion in a static position when the effector is fired.

A method of controlling a motor-driven aiming device, the method including the steps of servo-controlling the motor as a function of a difference between a nominal speed setpoint and a measurement of the angular speed sensor, and in the event of saturation, determining a correction value for correcting the nominal speed setpoint as a function of a difference between a reference inertial position prior to the saturation and a current inertial position, and applying the correction value to the nominal speed setpoint. An aiming device for implementing the method.

The invention relates to a device for the designation of objectives, comprising a direct aiming member (D), associated with a gyroscopic unit (G) with three axes not parallel to each other and coupled firstly to

means for analysing the signals issuing from the sighting member, said means being able to determine the direction between the sighting member and said objectives and to transmit it to the distant control station provided with action means, and

secondly to means (2) for recalibrating the gyroscopic unit,

characterised in that it further comprises image-acquisition means (A) providing photography of the objectives, said acquisition means being associated with the direct-sighting member (D) and coupled to software means for processing the images and to means (E) for displaying said images.